noun
General Slang
knockdown shooter
NOK-down-SHOO-ter · noun · informal
A reliable shooter who converts open looks
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Definitions
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A player who consistently makes open jump shots, especially from three.
“You have to close out on him, he's a knockdown shooter.”
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knockdown shooter In A Sentence
You have to close out on him, he's a knockdown shooter.
Origin & Usage
From 'knocking down' shots.
People Also Ask
What is a knockdown shooter?
A knockdown shooter is a player who reliably makes open jump shots, especially threes, so defenses can't afford to leave them unguarded.
Where does the term 'knockdown shooter' come from?
It comes from the phrase 'knocking down' shots, meaning to make them with confidence and consistency.
How good is a knockdown shooter?
The label implies a high, dependable shooting percentage on open looks — good enough that opponents must close out hard every time.
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